No fresh case of Covid-19 was reported in Mumbai on Friday, June 27, officials said, adding that the recovery rate currently in state is at 92.48 per cent
According to the state health department bulletin, all patients so far have reported only mild symptoms. Representational Pic/File
Maharashtra on Friday reported 13 new Covid-19 cases, a public health department's bulletin said, adding that the state now has an active tally of 148 patients.
No fresh case of Covid-19 was reported in Mumbai on June 27, officials said.
However, with addition of the fresh cases, Maharashtra has reported 2,462 positive patients since January 2025. The recovery rate currently in state is at 92.48 per cent.
According to the state health department bulletin, all patients so far have reported only mild symptoms.
Since January 2025, a total number of 37 deaths have been reported in the state, out of which 36 were with comorbidities and one with other disease, officials said.
Of these, 36 patients had serious underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, lung disease, or stroke and one patient had symptoms of fever and shortness of breath, the health department's bulletin stated.
According to the bulletin, on Friday, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation reported five Covid-19 cases, Thane Municipal Corporation-1, Navi Mumbai-1, Pune Municipal Corporation-2, Satara-1, and Nagpur Municipal Corporation reported three case on June 27.
A total number of 28,486 Covid-19 tests were conducted since January 2025, officials said.
The bulletin said that the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) has been actively monitoring patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI).
"Covid-19 is a viral disease. Currently, ILI /SARI surveillance is being done in Maharashtra. During the survey, such patients are tested for Covid. These Covid patients are being treated regularly after positive report. There is gradual but definite increase in Covid patients in Maharashtra. Covid patients are showing mild symptoms. Covid testing and treatment facilities are available through the Public Health Department. The public is appealed not to panic," the health department bulletin said.
As per recent state-level review instructions:
- Regular ILI/SARI surveillance must continue in all districts.
- 5 per cent of ILI patients and 100 per cent of SARI patients must be tested for Covid-19.
- All positive samples should be sent for Whole Genome Sequencing to track variants.
- Public hospitals and medical colleges must stay updated with testing and treatment facilities.
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